Pronunciation: /tjuːb/
noun a long, hollow cylinder used for conveying or containing liquids or gases
A1 I need to buy a tube of toothpaste.
A2 She used a tube of sunscreen at the beach.
B1 The plumber fixed the leak in the tube under the sink.
B2 The scientist conducted experiments in the lab using test tubes.
C1 The artist created a sculpture out of metal tubes.
C2 The engineer designed a new type of tube for the spacecraft.
verb not applicable
A1 I tube toothpaste onto my toothbrush every morning.
A2 She tubes the paint onto the canvas with precision.
B1 He tubes the silicone sealant around the edges of the window.
B2 The mechanic tubes the lubricant into the engine to ensure smooth operation.
C1 The scientist tubes the sample into the testing apparatus for analysis.
C2 The artist tubes the colors onto the palette before starting a new painting.
adjective not applicable
A1 I bought a tube of toothpaste.
A2 She wore a tube top to the beach.
B1 The artist used tube paints to create the masterpiece.
B2 The plumber fixed the leak using a tube of sealant.
C1 The scientist conducted experiments in a vacuum tube.
C2 The engineer designed a new tube system for the factory.
adverb not applicable
A1 She travels by tube to work every day.
A2 He put the toothpaste on the brush in a tube shape.
B1 The paint was squeezed out of the tube onto the canvas.
B2 The medicine is administered through a feeding tube.
C1 The scientist used a vacuum tube to conduct the experiment.
C2 The artist created a stunning sculpture using metal tubes.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I use a tube of toothpaste every morning.
A2 She handed me a tube of sunscreen before we went to the beach.
B1 The plumber fixed the leak in the tube under the sink.
B2 The artist used a tube of paint to create a beautiful masterpiece.
C1 The scientist conducted an experiment using a vacuum tube to study particle behavior.
C2 The engineer designed a new type of tube for transporting fluids in industrial applications.
preposition not applicable
A1 The toothpaste comes in a tube.
A2 She rode down the river on a tube.
B1 He traveled through the city using the tube system.
B2 The blood sample was sent to the lab in a test tube.
C1 The artist used a tube of paint to create the masterpiece.
C2 The scientist conducted experiments in the lab using various tubes and equipment.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I need to buy a toothpaste tube and a toothbrush.
A2 She traveled to work by bus and tube every day.
B1 You can watch the video on YouTube and tube sites.
B2 The plumber used a tube to fix the leak in the pipe.
C1 The scientist conducted experiments using a test tube and a control tube.
C2 The artist used a tube of paint to create a beautiful masterpiece.
interjection not applicable
A1 Tube! Be careful with that hot soup.
A2 Tube! Look at that cute puppy.
B1 Tube! I can't believe how fast he ran.
B2 Tube! Did you see that amazing goal?
C1 Tube! I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
C2 Tube! The orchestra's performance was truly breathtaking.
article not applicable
A1 I use a tube of toothpaste every month.
A2 She bought a tube of sunscreen for her beach trip.
B1 The artist squeezed paint from a tube onto the palette.
B2 The mechanic fixed the car's exhaust tube to reduce emissions.
C1 The scientist studied the properties of a vacuum tube in the lab.
C2 The engineer designed a new tube system for the subway network.
formal The lab technician carefully inserted the sample into the test tube for analysis.
informal I saw a funny video on the internet of a cat getting stuck in a tube.
slang Let's hit the tube and catch some waves before the sun sets.
figurative The artist used a tube of paint to express his emotions on the canvas.
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